Definitions of escape verb run away from confinement “The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison” synonyms: break loose, get away see more verb
Medical Definition escape 1 of 3 verb es cape is-ˈkāp escaped; escaping intransitive verb : to avoid or find relief from something by means of an escape transitive verb
[ T ] The book’s faults have not escaped the notice of (= not been avoided being noticed by) critics.
You can say that you escape when you survive something such as an accident. The two officers were extremely lucky to escape serious injury. [VERB noun] The man's girlfriend managed to escape unhurt. [VERB adjective] He narrowly escaped with his life when he was attacked by a bear. [VERB preposition]
escaped adjective Fleeing or having fled, as from home, confinement, captivity, or justice:
to avoid (capture, punishment, injury, or the like): [~ + object] The town escaped the worst of the storm. [no object] managed to escape with only cuts and bruises.
Escaped refers to the act of getting away from a place or situation, particularly one that is confining or dangerous. It often implies a successful getaway after a struggle or risk.
Synonyms for ESCAPED: unconfined, loose, unbound, unleashed, unrestrained, untied, undone, unfettered; Antonyms of ESCAPED: confined, bound, caught, restrained, imprisoned, unfree, enclosed, caged